Bamua - Chanchal - I, Malda

Bamua is a village situated in the Chanchal - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.4 km from Chanchal and around 54.5 km from English Bazar. Motiharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamua is 312221. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.02 hectares and falls under the 732126 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

Bamua village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bamua

According to the 2011 Census, Bamua village had a total population of 1,449 people, including 727 males and 722 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.28%, with male literacy at 72.06% and female literacy at 58.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 410, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bamua

Bamua is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Bamua

Bamua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Malahar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Bamua is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bamua is about 54.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamua

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bamua village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bamua

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bamua village are given below:

FAQs about Bamua